The TOYOTA YARIS (1999-05) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.4 D-4D S is a small, three-door diesel hatchback from Toyota’s first-generation Yaris range. In the UK it sits among affordable superminis and city cars, offering an easy-to-park alternative to larger family hatchbacks. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 18 checks across 13 different VINs, so the figures offer a useful snapshot rather than a complete picture of every car. The checked cars average £700 in private-sale valuation, with 114,000 miles recorded and about 4,000 miles driven annually. The average keeper count is close to five, which may reflect the age of these Yaris models and changing ownership over time; check each car’s history and condition carefully. Best suited to commuters, first-time drivers and city residents, it pairs compact dimensions with hatchback practicality and the diesel’s potential for economical running. Compared with rivals like the Ford Fiesta, the Yaris is known for dependable transport and easy driving.